Lionsgate prepares AAA game adaptations for John Wick and Saw

Video game adaptations of movie franchises used to feel like an afterthought, but that era is clearly fading. Big studios are now approaching games as long-term investments rather than side projects and Lionsgate is the latest name to lean into that shift.

Lionsgate has officially confirmed that AAA video games based on John Wick and Saw are currently in development. The studio says formal announcements are coming soon, noting that interest around both projects has grown significantly and that development remains on schedule.

While Lionsgate hasn’t shared concrete details yet, such as which studios are involved, target platforms, or release windows; the wording alone signals ambition. Calling these projects “AAA” suggests high production values, large teams, and a serious commitment rather than experimental or mobile-scale releases.

Both franchises also feel like natural fits for gaming, albeit in very different ways. John Wick lends itself effortlessly to fast, stylish action built around gunplay, hand-to-hand combat, and cinematic set pieces. Saw, meanwhile, opens the door to a more psychological experience, where tension, atmosphere, and player decisions could take center stage instead of pure action.

This move is part of a wider strategy from Lionsgate to expand its most valuable IP beyond film and television. With games now rivaling and often surpassing traditional media in reach and revenue, the studio appears eager to position gaming as a core pillar of its franchises’ future.

Details will come later, but the message is that Lionsgate isn’t experimenting, it’s committing. Stay tuned to VGNW and follow us on X for more updates, and let us know which franchise you think will translate better into a full-scale AAA game.